Moving from Houston, TX to Orlando, FL
About 988 miles across a state line, from Texas into Florida, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Houston, TX to Orlando, FL covers about 988 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,446 – $5,928 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 245 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 988 miles between Texas and Florida, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,446 – $5,928 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Houston to Orlando
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,335 – $4,446 | $2,401 – $3,201 | $1,601 – $2,134 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,001 – $5,335 | $2,881 – $3,841 | $1,921 – $2,561 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,446 – $5,928 | $3,201 – $4,268 | $2,134 – $2,845 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,113 – $6,817 | $3,681 – $4,908 | $2,454 – $3,272 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,780 – $7,706 | $4,161 – $5,549 | $2,774 – $3,699 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,669 – $8,892 | $4,802 – $6,402 | $3,201 – $4,268 |
Transport only, for an estimated 988 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Houston to Orlando
988 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,940. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,446 to $5,928, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Houston to Orlando
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 245 people a year (±185) moved from Harris County, TX, home to Houston, to Orange County, FL, home to Orlando. Going the other way: about 384 people a year (±268). Movers from Harris County make up 0.3% of the 88,876 people a year who moved into Orange County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 45,259 people a year (±12,219) moving from Texas to Florida and about 52,219 people a year (±8,571) from Florida to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 6,960 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 22,603 ±2,833 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 14,783 ±1,771 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,605 ±1,230 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,171 ±2,118 |
| Travis County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Seminole County, FL | 10,288 ±1,351 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 5,872 ±1,121 |
| Osceola County, FL | 5,759 ±1,185 |
| Broward County, FL | 4,137 ±961 |
| Polk County, FL | 2,770 ±833 |
Licensed movers at each end
82 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Houston (570 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 35 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 110 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Men MoversUSDOT 1914113 | Houston · 10 mi | 95 trucks | 4 | 100.0% of 4 |
| G and S Moving & StorageUSDOT 511433 | Houston · 4 mi | 35 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| American Knights MovingUSDOT 1977907 | Houston · 6 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 26.9% of 26 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Woodlands LLCUSDOT 2491964 | Houston · 17 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Cajun MoversUSDOT 752804 | Fresno · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Houston LLCUSDOT 1296282 | Houston · 15 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Orlando end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Orlando: 1st Class Moving and Storage (Orlando, 16 trucks), Sebastian Moving and More LLC (Apopka, 16 trucks), Two Men and A Truck Seminole County (Casselberry, 14 trucks), Central Moving & Storage Inc (Orlando, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Florida, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Houston to Orlando
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 988 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Orlando
A local move inside Orlando later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Orlando are Tampa (about 90 mi), Saint Petersburg (about 110 mi), Gainesville (about 114 mi).
Other routes from Houston
All routes from Houston, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Austin, TX | 162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Houston to San Antonio, TX | 197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Houston to Corpus Christi, TX | ~216 mi | $972 – $1,296 |
| Houston to Lafayette, LA | ~236 mi | $1,062 – $1,416 |
| Houston to Dallas, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Houston to Fort Worth, TX | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Houston to McKinney, TX | ~291 mi | $1,310 – $1,746 |
| Houston to Baton Rouge, LA | ~297 mi | $1,337 – $1,782 |
Also moving to Orlando: from Tampa, FL, from Saint Petersburg, FL, from Gainesville, FL, from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
Houston to Orlando moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Houston to Orlando?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 988 miles cost about $3,335 – $4,446 for a studio, $4,446 – $5,928 for a two-bedroom home and $5,113 – $6,817 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Houston to Orlando take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Houston to Orlando?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,134 – $2,845 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,446 – $5,928 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,201 – $4,268.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Houston to Orlando?
Yes. Houston is in Texas and Orlando is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 82 listed movers within 30 miles of Houston hold it.
How many people move from Houston to Orlando each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 245 people a year (margin of error ±185) moved from Harris County, which contains Houston, to Orange County, which contains Orlando.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.